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The video discusses a partnership with Kaiser Health News, highlighting six states—Louisiana, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Virginia—joining forces to purchase 3 million rapid COVID-19 antigen tests. Each state will receive 500,000 tests to address testing shortages. Additionally, Mississippi has implemented a mask mandate for individuals over six years old in public spaces and delayed school reopenings for certain grades. The video concludes with a summary and acknowledgment of the news source.

Which states have agreed to purchase rapid coronavirus testing kits together?

• Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah

• Louisiana, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia

• California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia

• New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Vermont

What is the primary goal of the multistate pact mentioned in the video?

• To distribute face masks to all citizens

• To implement a nationwide lockdown

• To address testing shortages and delays

• To develop a new vaccine for COVID-19

What age group is required to wear face masks in Mississippi's new mandate?

• Anyone over the age of 18

• Anyone over the age of 6

• Anyone over the age of 10

• Anyone over the age of 12

When are school reopenings delayed until for certain grades in Mississippi?

• August 10th

• August 17th

• September 1st

• September 15th

How many new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mississippi as of Tuesday?

• 1,074

• 2,000

• 500

• 1,500